There has been plenty of incumbent reshuffling as a result of the new maps. Rep. Carol McFarlane, R-White Bear Lake, decided to run for reelection. The move puts GOP House Majority Leader Matt Dean in a tough spot (McFarlane and Dean were paired).

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Tom Scheck has covered politics and state government for more than ten years for MPR News. He’s covered several gubernatorial campaigns, two statewide recounts, the presidential bids of Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann, U.S. Senate races, close Congressional contests and the Minnesota Legislature. He lives in Falcon Heights with his wife, son and dog. He can sometimes be found chasing a white ball on a golf course. It isn’t a straight walk. Tips are welcome at tscheck@mpr.org